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Paxton and Talarico split on inflation, Iran war, ICE
Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico clash over Iran war, inflation, and immigration policies.
In brief
Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico clash over Iran war, inflation, and immigration policies. Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico disagree on Iran war, inflation, and immigration policies. Originally reported by Houstonchronicle.
Iran war
Talarico calls Trump's Iran attack a disaster that undermines America's moral standing and raises fuel costs.
“a disaster that, in addition to driving up fuel costs, is undermining america's moral standing in world affairs”
Paxton on Iran war
Paxton supports Trump's decision to go to war but prefers waiting until after the midterm election.
“he supports trump's decision to go to war because it slowed iran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon”
Cost of living
Talarico plans to repeal tariffs and suspend federal taxes on gasoline and diesel.
“he would vote to repeal these crazy tariffs”
Paxton on cost of living
Paxton proposed doubling the Child Tax Credit to $4,400 per child and a $50,000 tax deduction for homebuyers.
“increase the maximum credit to four thousand four hundred dollars per child”
AI and data centers
Talarico wants federal guidelines to ensure tech advances don't outpace legal protections.
“federal guidelines should be enacted to ensure that technological advances aren't outpacing legal protections”
Paxton on AI
Paxton filed lawsuits against Big Tech for privacy violations and child endangerment.
“target big tech for alleged privacy violations and child endangerment”
Immigration
Talarico plans to hire more Border Patrol agents and shift ICE focus to violent criminals.
“his border security plan includes hiring more border patrol agents and immigration judges”
Paxton on immigration
Paxton supports Texas taking control of border security and suing to stop federal agents from dismantling razor wire.
“he supported texas' effort to take control of some aspects of border security”
Energy
Talarico supports renewable energy expansion without harming oil and gas sector.
“federal energy policy should be an all-of-the-above approach”
Paxton on energy
Paxton wants to deregulate oil industry and streamline pipeline permits.
“he wanted to deregulate the industry and streamline the process to permit pipelines and refineries”
Healthcare
Talarico proposes Medicare for Y'all and prescription drug cost negotiations.
“every american could enroll in medicare, which is currently available only to people age 65 and older or who have disabilities”
Paxton on healthcare
Paxton proposes $25,000 medical expense tax deduction and $5,000 for healthy lifestyle expenses.
“a twenty-five thousand dollar tax deduction for all out-of-pocket medical expenses”
What happens next
Both candidates will face key votes on inflation, Iran war and immigration policies in the 120th Congress.
“whoever wins the race will be among the most junior members in a chamber where seniority often equals clout”
Here's the gist
Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico disagree on Iran war, inflation, and immigration policies.
